Commending Elisha Harris.
HJ 173 is a ceremonial resolution commending Elisha Harris for their contributions, with no policy impact or direct effect on constituents or legislation. It serves as a symbolic gesture of recognition from the legislature, not a law altering rights, regulations, or funding. The resolution was passed unanimously by voice vote in both the House and Senate. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new obligations or change existing law.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
House of Delegates Passage
Apr 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 24, 2026
Last action Apr 9, 2026
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The bill was transitioned from its initial introduction to its final enrolled version, primarily involving significant formatting adjustments and the addition of official approval dates. The substantive policy content, which commends Elisha Harris for his contributions to education and athletics, remained unchanged.
TECHNICAL
Added official session headers, status labels (Introduced/Enrolled), and approval dates for the House and Senate.
Removed the original list of bill sponsors and patrons.
Adjusted text layout and spacing to conform to official enrolled document standards.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House of Delegates by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
2
Committee
0
Apr 9, 2026
Lower · Passed
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HJ173ER)
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Mar 2, 2026
Lower · Passed
Agreed to by House by voice vote
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Introduced
Presented and laid on Speaker's table 26108097D
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1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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